The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the National Capital Region (NCR) states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, for failing to pay compensation to construction workers after air pollution led to a halt in construction activities. The court emphasized that action only begins when it summons top officers and demanded proof of payments made to the workers. Despite its orders, none of the states had shown evidence of compensation. The court has now asked the
On Thursday, the government revealed a significant increase in minimum wage rates through the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aiming to assist workers in managing the rising cost of living. This adjustment will particularly benefit those in the unorganised sector, including workers involved in construction, loading and unloading, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments. The revised wage rates will be implemented startin
On Thursday, the government revealed a significant increase in minimum wage rates through the revision of the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), aiming to assist workers in managing the rising cost of living. This adjustment will particularly benefit those in the unorganised sector, including workers involved in construction, loading and unloading, cleaning, housekeeping, mining, and agriculture within central sphere establishments. The revised wage rates will be implemented startin